Golden Gate Bridge Painting by Frank Wilson
Who doesn't love "Where the Wild things Are" by the brilliant Maurice Sendak? The book was originally published in 1963 and is still a key source of inspiration for illustrators all over. 
I got tickeled when I ran across this painting today….
It took me back to my drawing 101 class. I was, and am, way too immature to sit through figure drawing with a straight face. You go into the classroom, which has a warehouse feel, sit on an awkward saddle-like chair, and face a lit stage. We would draw on these large newspaper pads with charcol... the feeling of charcoal in my hand still makes me cringe today. There's just something about it. Anyhow, you're sitting there getting your stuff organized when the model walks in, strips down, and hops on stage. The drawing segments are timed. The models move every few minutes, so you have to roughly sketch in a hurry. Thankfully, I never had any friends in these classes that I was close enough with to laugh out loud. I still, 10 years later, run into one of the female models... she has no idea who I am, but I've seen her naked. 
He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.
St. Francis of Assisi
The title is meant to be sung ('Under Pressure'.... you know, David Bowie). Meaning, I'm not stressed... just really busy. I'm enjoying what I'm doing. I've never really thought of myself as one to work well under pressure, but I guess I am where festival prep is concerned. I'm a one man assembly line. Every possible surface in my house is covered. Music is loud, coffee is strong, and the phone is being ignored.
Though busy, I'm still taking breaks to count my blessing & enjoy the beautiful taste of spring in my yard......
Wendy & I cordially invite you to join us at the Forsythia Festival in Forsyth, GA this coming weekend! We're excited to be participating in our very first festival together. This week we are busy producing our last pieces, organizing inventory, and figuring out the business end of things.
